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Also called clinical sociologist, family sociologist, medical sociologist and rural sociologist.
$106,030
Median pay a year
2,260
People do this work
6
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Sociologist
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Sociologist studying human society and social behavior by analyzing group dynamics, conducting research on societal issues, and advising stakeholders on social policies
Experience
Sociologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed and interpreted data to increase the understanding of human social behavior
Developed, implemented, and evaluated methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews
Collected data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents
Planned and conducted research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging
Consulted with and advised individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies
Skills
Core Skills
Conducting research on social issues, Collecting surveys, Interpreting research data, Designing treatment procedures, Developing social or economic methods, Planning social sciences research, Preparing scientific reports, Writing grant proposals, Preparing proposals or applications
Technical Skills
Presenting research results
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Education
Doctorate (PhD) Your university, Year
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Analyzed and interpreted data on social behaviorPrepared publications and reports of research findingsDeveloped and evaluated data collection methodsCollected data on attitudes and behaviors of groupsPlanned and conducted research on societal issuesPresented research findings at professional meetings
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Analyzed and interpreted data on social behavior to enhance understanding of societal trends and issues
Developed and evaluated data collection methods, including questionnaires, to ensure accurate and reliable research outcomes
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Analyzed data on social behavior to help identify key factors influencing community behavior
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Helped identify key factors influencing community behaviorRevealed trends that informed local policy changesGuided initiatives to address social issues
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Developed and evaluated data collection methods, including questionnaires, to ensure accurate and reliable research outcomes
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Reduced bias in data collection methodsStreamlined the process for gathering participant feedback
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Conducting research on social issues
Collecting surveys
Presenting research results
Interpreting research data
Designing treatment procedures
Developing social or economic methods
Planning social sciences research
Preparing scientific reports
Writing grant proposals
Preparing proposals or applications
Informing audiences
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What a Sociologist does
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Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
What it pays
How much does a Sociologist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$82,300
Median
$106,030
75th percentile
$137,420
About 2,260 people do this work in the United States.
policy officer, program evaluator, research associate, research coordinator, research scientist, research specialist, social scientist, social welfare research worker.
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